A glacial lake northeast of Pemberton, B.C., has started to drain, threatening nearby communities, but the expected ...

Residents of a small community northeast of Pemberton, B.C., have been ordered to leave immediately due to the imminent risk of flooding from a nearby glacial lake.

A glacial lake beside a melting glacier will soon burst and sending water towards the small community.

Experts believe flood waters are likely to peak late in the day on Wednesday and people are being asked to stay away from Gates Lake and nearby creeks due to dangerous conditions.

As of Sunday morning, Aug. 31, there are still nine small fires burning out of control near Pemberton. Most of the fires are still listed at 0.009 hectares in size, and all are believed to be ...